Fuel Tank Inerting
Shore Guy,
Flight Safety,
Jettison Valve,
The TWA 800 accident was not caused by the explosion of the center wing tank, but by the initial breakup of the structure, caused by wake turbulence forces striking the aircraft broadside, at an 80 degree angle. A 13.5' section of the aircraft's keel beam was torn from the structure, along with the first two bulkheads of the center wing fuel tank. These items, plus others that fell in the Red Zone, showed no evidence of soot, fire, or explosive damage! Sparks from the tearing metal ignited the explosive gases in the compartment, eight seconds after the wake encounter!
The NTSB has covered up the real cause of this accident! They have removed essential evidence from the FDR chart! The enlarged FDR chart shows all the evidence that was removed!
I have copies of the FDR chart that was modified by the NTSB and other material that proves beyond a doubt the true cause of this accident.
I presume the NTSB is trying not to alarm the flying public, however, if this information had been available, the AA 587 accident may not have occurred. (increased aircraft separation standards?) The Industry is planning to spend millons of dollars on a problem that may not exist. We have been flying for many years without airplanes exploding in the sky, Right?
If you are iterested I would be happy to forward copies of the enlarged, modified, FDR charts that show the NTSB's removal of essential evidence. Fax Nos. ?
Regards,
Wsherif1